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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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